Medical Treatment offered at
Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic (South India)
Noble Clinic is now equipped with Narrow Band UV Therapy Daavlin USA
and Excimer laser, the latest laser machine to medically treat
vitiligo patients.
Narrow Band UV Therapy
Daavlin products solve the problems of over-exposure to ultraviolet
light by maximizing the delivery of narrow-band UVB radiation (in
the 311-312nm range, the most beneficial component of natural
sunlight) while minimizing exposure to superfluous UV. This allows
patients to receive photo therapy treatments with less risk of
severe burning or pathogenic exposure to more harmful wide band
radiation ranges. UVB narrow-band also avoids the adverse side
effects of the psoralen drugs used in conventional PUVA therapy,
since UVB treatment requires no supplemental drugs.
Narrow Band UVB light is at a wavelength of 311nm, most other products
emit the older, more dangerous radiation in the wide band spectrum.
Narrow band UVB is much safer than full spectrum UVB, and the output
is reduced by well over 97%. Narrow band UVB is the exact wavelength
that vitiligo responds to best. Why bombard your skin with unneeded
light radiation? If you imagine sun exposure to natural sunlight is
equal to 100% UV radiation exposure, using a narrow band UV light is
roughly 1% UV radiation exposure (powerful and targeted treatment).
Melanocyte Transplantation
Melanocyte transplantation done at NOBLE CLINIC follows
the same guidelines laid out by ( SWEDISH PROCEDURE ). Initially the
melanocytes were harvested from a small part of normal skin, grown
in laboratory & was then transplanted on to the depigmented patch
after dermabrasion. But now a modified procedure is being done
where-in the harvested melanocytes are immediately transplanted on
to the depigmented patch
Methods:
Noble clinic's surgical technique requires no hospitalisation & is
done on an out patient basis at his surgical center. It requires
only local anesthesia, & patient is sent home immediately after the
procedure.
After anaesthetising the normal skin (usually from thigh/buttocks) a
4cm by 2cm skin is removed, using Silver skin grafting knife which
gives excellent thin grafts containing only the epidermis. This skin
is then incubated in trypsin for one hour & at the end of one hour,
dermis if found is separated form epidermis.
The epidermis is then divided into small pieces and mixed with minimum
essential media, which keeps the cells alive till it is transplanted
onto the body, centrifuged repeatedly till a melanocyte pellet is
obtained. From a 4x2cm piece of skin, upto 100square-centimeters of
depigmented patches can be treated.
The depigmented patch is anaesthetized (Xylocaine 2% or Emla ointment)
& dermabrasion is done using either a laser or micromotor to remove
epidermis, taking care not to injure the dermis, which can result in
scarring.
Once the epidermis has been removed, the melanocyte suspension is
applied over the patch, & wound covered with a Collagen dressing.
This dressing is then removed after 7 days
Results:
» Treated areas remain pink after removal of dressing.
» Earliest pigmentation is seen with in 3-6 weeks.
» Entire area covers up in 3 to 4 months.
» Excellent cosmetic results are seen in 5-6 months.
» There were no cosmetic side-effects after the procedure. Some
patients may
require more than one sitting for 100% pigmentation
Advantages of Melanocyte transplantation over other surgical
procedures
- Day care procedure (no admission is required irrespective of site of
patch)
- Very large areas can be treated.
- Pigmentation appears rapidly within 3-6 weeks.
- Cosmetic results are excellent.
- Difficult areas like fingers, lips can also be treated (some
patients may require
two sittings for complete pigmentation)
- No scarring seen after surgery.
Results: Success Rates in
Generalised Vitiligo(Multiple Patches) 82%
(82 out every 100 patients treated developed excellent pigmentation)
Segmental Vitiligo (Usually One Patch) 96%
(96 out every 100 patients treated developed excellent pigmentation)
Aesthetic Treatments offered by Noble
Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic are as follows;
Noble Aesthetic Clinic is the first clinic in South India that
performs Laser Lipolysis for
body sculpturing and is performed by Dr. Vivekanand,
a Cosmetic Surgeon who has undergone extensive training in
Milan-Italy & Singapore to perform this procedure.
Body Sculpturing and Cellulite Treatment
- Mesotherapy
- Lipolysis
- Power assisted liposuction.
- Radiofrequency.
Mesotherapy / chemical Lipolysis
The medications that are used in Mesotherapy melt the
fat beneath the skin and shrink the fat cells in the scarpa's fascia
layer. The fat dissolves and, as occurs when fat is broken down
during typical weight loss, is carried through the bloodstream and
excreted by kidneys and bowel.
Cellulite is caused by connective tissue bands that hold down the
skin, trapping the fat and thereby causing the "dimpling" effect.
The medications used in Mesotherapy destroy the connective tissue
bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free
appearance
In Mesotherapy, very small doses of different medications are
administered in specific areas, depending on the condition being
treated. The medicines and plant extracts that we use are obtained
from approved pharmaceutical companies in Europe. For cellulite,
weight loss, and spot weight reduction, the medications are injected
directly to the areas being treated. Treatments are administered
weekly, and patients usually begin seeing results by the fourth
treatment. After 10 treatments, patients see a significant decrease
in size, improved skin tone,fat reduction, and smoothing of
cellulite.
Mesotherapy is combined with radiofrequency for
better results.
Laser Lipolysis (aka Laser Lipolysis
aka Interstitial laserlipolysis (LASERLIPOLISI(r))
Lipolysis : is a new
revolutionary concept for removing excess body fat & sculpt the
body. Fat is stored in cells called adipocytes, the conventional
technique to remove body fat popularly known as liposuction, is a
procedure where in the fat cells were sucked out.
The problems associated with Liposuction
- Requires hospitalization
- Pain, Swelling & bruising on a larger scale
- Need to wear compression bandages for weeks.
- Skin laxity the major issue is that after the fat disappears,
the skin becomes lax, & patients are uncomfortable with this laxity.
With Lipolysis it is now possible to sculpt any part of the body
like, double chin, arms, breast enlargements in males, abdomen, love
handles, buttocks, thighs.
Lipolysis is performed medically or surgically. Medical Lipolysis also
known as mesotherapy or Chemical Lipolysis. Customized formulas
injected in a specific area blocks the cells from storing fat &
helps break the existing fat cell down. The broken down fat is
flushed out naturally & spot reduction can be used for double chin,
love handles & any other area where the body stores fat.
Recommended treatment
- Session per week for 6 10 sittings
- Session every 2 weeks till results are seen
- Session per month upto 6 months
Benefits of meso Lipolysis
- Improves blood flow
- Dissolves excess fat deposits
- Removes fibrotic, hard, connective tissue
- Improves lymphatic drainage.
- Smoothes skin
Surgical Lipolysis
Surgical Lipolysis, also called, as Laser Lipolysis is
the new standard in Liposculpture. Its technique uses high peak
power of laser emission to rupture the membrane of adipocytes. This
creates an opening in the membrane & spilling out of cellular
contents. Thus fat gets converted into an oily, low viscosity
aggregate which facilitates body modeling.The laser is conveyed by
300 micron fiber through a 1 milli meter cannula. The laser
vapourises not only the fat cells but the blood vessels as well,
hence ensuring minimal blood loss, & reduced constrictive bandages.
Advantages of Laser Lipolysis
- Day care treatment with no hospitalization.
- Dramatically reduced recovery time compared to traditional
liposuction.
- Reduced trauma
- Reduced invasiveness
- Simultaneous coagulation of blood vessels resulting in less
blood loss.
- Reduced recovery time & less constrictive bandaging
- In patients with excessive body fat can be repeated as many
times possible.
- Better flatness of superficial skin, hence laxity is avoided.
Lipolysis with laser needs more than one sitting if the fat
deposition is more, far better results
Suction Of Melted Fats
We prefer to suck out the lasered material called
"lysate." which markedly accelerates the recovery time. In some
areas like the chin and male pseudo-breasts we prefer not suck out
the lysate. In these areas, the body is able to clear it naturally.
The lysate is sucked out with a low intensity suction pump so that
there is no damage to blood vessels and nerves.
Results following smart lipo. The best results are seen in the areas
that are normally resistant to dieting and physical exercise. We can
remove between 500 ml to 2 liters of fat in one sitting depending on
the area .The subcutaneous fat is replaced by healing tissues, and
initially the area looks the same or sometimes even larger, it takes
three months for the healing tissue to organize, and contract to
give the final appearance of reduction in shape along with
contraction of overlying skin. In this period one can make out the
reduction by pinching the affected area, between two fingers to
appreciate the reduction in fat. If subsequent reduction is desired
then further sittings can be done after 4 months, as there will be
hardened tissues which take time to heal .
Hair Transplantation
Causes Of Hair Loss
For most men who are losing their hair before they'd like to, the
answer is genetic. Hair loss, like eye color, is an inherited trait.
While you were still forming in the womb, your hair follicles were
being genetically coded. If genes responsible for hair loss were
present, they made the hair follicles on top of your head sensitive
to the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. These follicles were
then predisposed to begin shrinking. When you reached adulthood.
Unfortunately, once this genetic process begins, it will continue
throughout your lifetime. As the hairs produced by your
ever-shrinking follicles become finer and finer, they will begin
failing to grow to normal length. And what is first noticed as
"thinning hair" or a "receding hairline"
progresses to baldness when the shrinking follicles finally stop
producing any hair at all.
Popular Misconceptions
: For many years our schools have taught quite
erroneously that hair loss is always inherited from the mother's
father. Medical science now knows that baldness genes are passed
down from both sides of the family. They also can skip generations,
and are utterly random in terms of which siblings they will affect;
it is quite common for a man keep a full head of hair while his
brother goes bald in his twenties.
Women Hair Transplant
Patterns Of Female Hair Loss : In Women as in men, the
most likely cause of scalp hair loss in androgeneticalopecia-an
inherited sensitivity to the effects of androgens (male hormones) on
scalp hair follicles. However, with hair loss due to this cause
usually do not develop true baldness in the patient that occur in
man-For example, women rarely develop the "cue-ball" appearance
often seen in male-pattern androgenetic alopecia .(See Ludewig -
Classification). Patterns of female androgenetic alopecia can vary
considerably in appearance. Patterns that may occur includes.
Grade1: Diffuse thinning of hair over the entire scalp, often
with more noticeable thinning toward the back of the scalp.
Grade2: Diffuse thinning over the entire scalp,
with more noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp but not
involving the frontal hairline.
Grade3: Diffuse thinning over the entire scalp,
with more noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp,
involving and sometimes breaching the frontal hairline. It is
important note that female pattern hair loss can begin as early as
the late teens to early 20s in women who have experienced early
puberty. If left untreated, this hair loss associated with early
puberty can progress to more advanced hair loss if it is left
untreated.
Hair Restoration
Hair loss is a major concern now among young males &
females. Though there are several treatments available for stopping
hair loss. A combination of medicines injected into the scalp helps
to stop hair loss. Surgery for hair Restoration : the answer lies in
follicular unit hair transplantation. A strip of hair removed from
the backside of the Scalp is then cut into follicles (group of two
or 3 hairs) & single hair follicles. This combination is then
transplanted onto the scalp to give you, hair restoration that is
appropriate for your age.
Frequently Asked Questions about
Hair Transplant
Technical Procedures
What type of grafts do you create? Strips, plugs, micro
grafts or mini grafts? How do you place the grafts? In rows or
random placements?
We use follicle units. They are also called micro grafts and
follicular group grafts.. The hair on all of our scalps is in
natural groupings, one-hair, two-hairs, or three-hairs or very
rarely four hairs together. These natural groupings are called
follicular units four-hair, five-hair grouping called follicular
group grafts for density. The use of combination of both is latest
technique in the world which gives natural look vis a vis density.
We use a feathering technique for follicular unit graft placement.
The feathering technique with random placement creates a gradual
natural transition by using fine single hairs in the hairline and 2
and 3 follicular units behind the single hairs. Since this is the
way that our natural hair grows this technique avoids any detect
ability
How many grafts can be placed in one procedure? How many
grafts will I need?
The number of grafts depends on the person. Most of the
patients need range from 675 to 2,000 grafts. If a patient needs
more than 2,000 grafts in one procedure the surgeon will make the
judgment by examining the scalp and its laxity. If the scalp is very
tight, as in the African and Chinese races, then performing more
than 2,000 grafts might put a stretch on the donor area that can
lead to delay in healing and scarring. This should most likely be
avoided. Caucasians, Asians, however, can receive up to 3,000 grafts
without putting a strain on the donor area.
Is this procedure painful?
At Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic, the hair transplant
procedure is virtually painless. Due to use of Expansion Technique
many of the discomforts associated with a hair transplant procedure
of the past have been eliminated. The Expansion Technique involves
injecting saline into the donor area resulting in a raised area.
This keeps the surgery site away from the neurovascular plane
underneath.
How long does it take before the hair starts to grow?
After the transplant procedure most of the transplanted hair
goes through a healing phase of two months. After the initial two
months the hair starts growing at the same rate as your
non-transplanted hair. The average rate of growth is half an inch
per month.
What kind of hair density will I have or can I expect?
With the use of Expansion Technique we are able to achieve
100 hairs per square centimeter, which provides a natural looking
density in one procedure.
What percent of the grafts permanently root?
Almost every hair that is transplanted will grow. Scientific
studies on our technique show that the Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic
Clinic. Grafts have more than a 97% survival rate
Will I lose any more of my hair?
As we grow older the balding process gradually slows down. If
we start losing hair at a younger age the balding process is usually
very fast. If we start losing hair after our fifties then the
process is usually slow. Fortunately, the science and art of hair
transplant procedures today is so advanced, that we can restore the
bald area naturally, permanently and can avoid losing remaining hair
with the help of medical therapies available today.
If I do lose more hair, will that affect my new
transplanted hair?
The hair transplant procedure at Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic
Clinic has been designed anticipating your natural future hair loss.
One of Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic's guiding principles is
that the first surgery should never leave a patient in need of
additional surgeries. In other words, if you never get another hair
transplant procedure you should have the appearance of natural
thinning hair due to future hair loss but still look great for life.
Of course, those with severe hair loss would benefit from additional
surgeries by further filling in these areas, but it is not
necessary.
Will I have any scarring?
There is no scarring involved in the transplanted area. The
donor area where follicular units are harvested is left with a very
fine hair line scar. This fine line is usually completely
undetectable even by someone trying to find it by lifting the hairs
in that area
Can people see the incisions? Can anyone see the donor scar after the
stitches are removed?
Your own hair covers the incision in the donor area. It is
not visible even right after surgery because your hair covers the
area. Once the area is completely healed it is hard to find the
incision line. Before harvesting the grafts from the selected donor
area the hair above the selected area are lifted up. After removing
the donor strip the lifted hair is released and naturally covers the
area just after your surgery.
How do you create receptor sites?
Receptor sites are made by these
different techniques : In
the hairline area they are created using the titanium needles blades
(by depth controlled technique). These receptor sites can accept
only single hairs.
In the area behind the hairline, depth controlled titanium micro
punches blades are used to create a receptor site that can accept
two- or three-hair follicular units.
In the thinning area, special micro needles blades are used to avoid
damage to the existing hair.
How long does the procedure take?
It depends upon how many grafts are required; usually a
procedure for a thousand grafts takes 2-3 hours. 1,500 grafts take
about 3-4 hours. If more than 2,000 are required the procedure would
take about 5-6 hours.
Will the back of my head look different after removing the
strip?
The back of your head looks the same after removing the donor
strip. We take advantage of the natural laxity of the scalp. The
donor hair is usually selected from the center of the back of the
head. In addition, we use densitometer that enables us to evaluate
the quality and density of potential donor hair. If selected from
the wrong place, the donor area will produce an unsightly scar. That
is why we take such care to determine the optimal donor location on
an individual basis.
Is there any special treatment I have to use after the
procedure is done?
There is absolutely no requirement for any special product to
help transplanted hair after the procedure. Unlike drug therapies,
for the rest of your life your transplanted hair behaves naturally.
That is the beauty of an Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic
procedure. Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic gives unwavering
attention to minor details through each step of the procedure.
First, selecting the proper donor area with the Densitometer, is
paramount. Second, we avoid damage to the hairs, nerves, and vessels
by using Depth Control instruments. Third, we prepare follicular
units used for transplanting under magnification. This allows us to
save the tiny sebaceous glands required for healthy, shiny hair for
the rest of your life. Last, we place the follicular units in the
thinning or balding area using a depth control technique which
assures maximum survival and healthy growth of hair. During the
first ten days after the procedure, for faster recovery, a special
heeling kit (spray, tube, wet guaze, shampoo and conditioner) that
contains copper peptide can be used to promote healing.
Will ever lose the transplanted hair?
The transplanted hair is permanent. They will continue to
grow for the rest of your life. The transplanted hairs are taken
from the back or side of the scalp. They have a different genetic
makeup than the already lost hair and are genetically permanent.
Once they have moved to the thinning or balding area they will
continue to grow for the rest of your life.
Will the grafted hair fall out?
No. The grafts never fall out. The grafts are trimmed before
being transplanted. After being transplanted they look like the size
of an unshaven face after a week. Within a few weeks most of the
hair stubs fall out. The actual grafts, which are inside the scalp,
go through a six-week process of a healing resting phase. After this
dormant phase, hair starts growing from these grafts, and will grow
for the rest of your life. The average growth is half an inch per
month. In six months your hair can be styled the way you like.
Does the doctor perform all of the surgery?
Yes. The procedure is performed by the doctor and aided by
medical assistants to help complete the procedure
Do you require a blood test?
Yes. This is important for your safety. We perform a blood
test to identify any bleeding tendencies or active medical problems.
This is to protect your health.
Do you perform scalp reductions?
Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic does not believe in scalp
reductions. There is extensive scientific research to indicate
detrimental effects, such as the stretch back phenomenon. With this
procedure there is an association of visible scarring. The procedure
also loses its effectiveness within 12 weeks.
Personal Considerations And Hygiene
Should I have the procedure performed in the front or the
back?
It's truly the patient's choice. What bothers you the most,
the front or the back? We always recommend that you do the front and
the crown together. However, we will still focus on your main area
of concern. If you want to focus on only one area, we strongly
recommend you to do the front first. The front hairline restoration
brings out the best features of the face. It restores your
individual symmetry, harmony, and resets your natural proportions.
Can I go back to work?
Yes. You should be able to resume your work schedule
immediately after the surgery. Some patients go back to work the
very same day. In fact, one patient, a child Specialist drove back
to his practice and saw patients that very afternoon. For certain
people with high stress occupations where physical exertion is
common you may want to wait a few days or so.
Can I shower and wash my hair after the procedure?
The answer is yes; however, you must be very gentle with your
transplanted hair for the first week after surgery. After the first
week you will be able to resume your regular shampooing routine
Will I have to comb my hair differently?
An Noble Vitiligo and Aesthetic Clinic hair transplant
provides freedom for you to style your hair the way you desire,
because no graft is bigger than your natural follicular unit. The
transplanted hairs are no different from your naturally lost hair.
So, enjoy styling your hair as you did in the past.
Once the hair grows in will it follow the flow of my hair?
After the healing phase, once the transplanted hair starts
growing, they grow exactly at the same rate as your other hair
grows. Remember that these are your own hairs and they have the same
genetic makeup.
Can I work out after my procedure?
Yes. Routine workouts can be resumed after one week. If your
workout includes heavy weightlifting or swimming, we recommend that
you wait longer and resume exercise after two weeks
How soon can I start the procedure?
Once you reached an informed decision to have surgery, we can
set an appointment to have it performed within a few days.
How important is hair care?
Contrary to common belief, hair loss is not caused by a
failure to take good care of your hair. Consumers waste millions of
dollars on shampoos and phony, non- FDA approved treatments. (Only
two medications, Rogaine and Propecia, have ever been approved by
the FDA to treat hair loss.) We have counseled too many men who held
themselves responsible for their hair loss. It is important to
understand that with very few exceptions our hair follicles are
going to live or die by their genetic coding and nothing else. |